Monday, September 21, 2009

laughter therapy list

I laughed today. A bunch of times, in fact.

Which got me thinking. What is it about laughing that seems to put me on top of the world? And what is it about something, that makes someone laugh? And why do I find Snow Monkeys downright hi-larious and others don't even bat an eye at them? And why is it that when the most irritating fly is flying laps around my head, the fly swatter goes missing? Sorry, wrong post.

I digress.

So, since I'm sure you already know the bundle of benefits your body undergoes by merely taking part in a good rib tickler, I'll just share with you what cracks me the heck up.

The scene from Along Came Polly when the guys are playing a pickup game of basketball, and Philip Seymour Hoffman keeps yelling "Let it rain" while throwing nothing but bricks at the hoop.

How Hazel started calling her twin sister "YaYa." And now Norah calls Hazel the same thing.

Just looking at this picture--that my camera's timer caught while we were trying for a group photo--of my friend the other night during Girls Night Out:

When I hit a bump while driving, and Norah calls from the 3rd row, "Whoa Mom."

When Luke insists on pushing his dumptruck in the doll stroller when we go on walks.

When I compliment myself out loud--as I begin to clean up the savory supper meal that I'd just prepared for our family--saying, "No kidding! [Self] you did a darn dippity job on that there meal. Well done!" And, Mr. Marvelous embraces me and replies with, "Hold on there little lady. Be careful you don't throw your shoulder out while patting yourself on the back."

And looking at pictures of people laughing, while they sit in parking lots way past most people's bedtime:

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The comments that come out of my 3 year old's mouth...like:"I am done with you mom. I am putting you on the shelf."or"When you got me from my cheerleader friends (who are 6 years older than her and NOT her friends), you were NOT a good MOTHER."or"Hey mom...that used to be a grassy field and then...a church growed up."

My 7 year old makes me laugh when he shakes his head at his sister's antics and attempts to correct her inproper grammar or facts and HE is still wrong.

when my 2 yr. old gets ready to hit the ball with a bat...or when my 7yr. old explains to his buddy about his snake sheding...or when my husband gets ready to go hunting and EVERY time is soo thrilled he is like a kid on christmas morning...cute kids you have!! much love and blessings~erin

What makes me laugh is The Office!! Do you watch it? I just about died last night when Dwight was like, "are you serious? am I the only one getting this??" when talking about how Darryl and his sister look alike. If you didn't see it- never mind- you'll think I'm crazy!!

THE MOMMY

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Jesus and big breakfasts, kombucha and trees, and weekly dates with my husband. I love my high school sweetheart, romantic comedies, and singing loudly to christian music in the car. I avoid shopping unless it's for groceries. I rise early and don't stay up late. I use my Bible and crockpot often and look forward to nights out with my friends. I enjoy sewing and lap swimming, tickling our children and snuggling with Mr. Marvelous. I plan busy but structured days with our four, and always leave time for playing on the floor with them. I'm a competitive game player, a downhill skier and a little on the fiesty side. Welcome to our life, it's a busy one, given 4 children in 2 years and 8 months.